Ministry of Finance

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s crucial negotiations with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission are poised to conclude on a highly positive note this week, clearing the path for a vital $1.2 billion disbursement. The…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has announced an increase in petrol prices while simultaneously reducing the cost of diesel, a move that has sparked widespread discussion among citizens and economic analysts alike. The new…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has announced an increase in petrol prices by PKR 3.26 per liter, effective immediately. This decision comes as part of ongoing adjustments to fuel prices in response to fluctuating global oil markets and…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices effective from October 1st, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on citizens amid rising inflation. The price of petrol will decrease…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's total public debt has surged by 76% since June 2022, reaching Rs86.7 trillion as the government grapples with significant fiscal challenges. The Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that gross financing…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The federal government has surpassed its budgetary targets by collecting an additional Rs99 billion in petroleum levy during the fiscal year ending June 2026, official sources revealed on Sunday. The substantial…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The federal government has strongly rejected reports regarding the acquisition of new aircraft for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) utilizing state funds or sovereign guarantees following its impending…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistani economic managers are set to brief an visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation regarding the compelling reasons behind the government's decision not to fully deregulate the country's sugar…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad today to formally kick off negotiations for the fourth review of Pakistan's ongoing bailout program. The high-stakes talks, set to…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has successfully concluded its official visit to Sindh and is scheduled to depart for Islamabad today to commence formal technical and policy-level negotiations starting…